Business
Business coverage from Ashanti Report tracks markets, enterprise, jobs, public finance, trade, investment, and the economic issues affecting Ghanaian communities.
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45 NPP members face possible arrests and prosecution – Lawyer claims
Private legal practitioner Charles Owusu Juanah has alleged that more than 40 members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are likely to face prosecution and possible imprisonment, urging…
Government’s Tax reforms will create room for tax reduction – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the government’s ongoing tax reforms could generate substantial revenue increases and create the opportunity for a reduction in tax rates by…
Eastern Region: 11 fake national security operatives arrested for allegedly extorting Cannabis farmers
The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested 11 men for allegedly impersonating National Security operatives and extorting money from cannabis farmers in Aboa, a farming community in the…
Mid-Year budget: More resources allocated for drain dredging in flood-prone areas – Ato Forson
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government will allocate additional resources to the dredging of major drains across flood-prone areas as part of efforts…
GUTA urges government to cut import duties and support local manufacturing in Mid-Year Budget
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has called on the Finance Minister to use the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to introduce measures that will reduce import duties…
GoldBod introduces stricter rules for Tier 2 gold buyers accessing trade financing
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced new mandatory requirements for Tier 2 licensed gold buyers who wish to access its trade financing scheme through approved aggregators. In…
GPRTU denies approving 30% transport fare increase
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has dismissed reports suggesting that it has sanctioned a 30% increase in transport fares, describing the claims as false. Speaking in…
BoG warns traders, businesses against rejecting Ghana cedi coins
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned traders, commercial transport operators and businesses that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services is against…
Three critically injured in multi-vehicle crash at Asokwa Flyover
Three people sustained critical injuries after a fully-loaded trailer reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into eight vehicles at the Asokwa overpass in the Ashanti Region. Eyewitnesses said…
US Judge says OSP allegations against Ofori-Atta lack strong evidence
A United States immigration judge, David Gardey, has questioned the evidence supporting corruption allegations filed against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor…